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Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home

4650 State Rd 16, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 · St. Johns County

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 96% full (115 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Augustine

Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Saint Augustine, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 115 residents per day. It operates as part of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 64.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Saint Augustine for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 115
Ownership: Government - State
Part of a chain: Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 106088

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,450–$12,230/mo (median $10,540)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Jacksonville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 1
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-08-22
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2021-11-04Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

2021-11-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

2021-11-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

2021-11-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy

Location

4650 State Rd 16, Saint Augustine, FL

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home

How much does Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home cost?

Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Augustine, FL area typically runs $9,450–$12,230 per month (median $10,540, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home?

Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 96% full (115 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home offer?

Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home in Saint Augustine, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

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